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Buzzing Skeeters

The skeeters have scattered all about once more
They hide among dragonflies while trying to soar
Nimble, they quickly contrive to dodge every swat
I can still hear them buzzing, afraid to get caught

Dragonflies are friendly, but if they turn their backs
Wily skeeters feast on their blood in devious attacks
But like every old skeeter, their time will soon come
There are too many dragonflies for them to run from
 
There is a moral to this story, which I am glad to tell
Careful who you bite; some will ring your death knell
Dragonflies are spunky and always stand their ground
You can’t pretend to be innocent with so many around

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Gershon Wolf September 20, 2020 at 6:37 PM Great lesson for those pesky skeeters! Congratulations on POTD, Mark! Best wishes, Gershon Mark Koplin September 21, 2020 at 4:07 AM Thank you Gershon! I appreciate the comment my friend!

John Watt September 19, 2020 at 8:44 PM Good metaphor to use. 3 cheers for the dragonflies of the world. Congrats on your POTD, Mark ~ John Mark Koplin September 20, 2020 at 3:48 AM Thanks John

Sam Kauffman September 19, 2020 at 4:41 PM Your poem has so many layers, Mark - the obvious and the subtle! Congratulations on your POTD. Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 6:49 PM Thanks Sam! I’m glad you noticed

Anne-Lise Andresen September 19, 2020 at 12:31 PM - They have ... eyes that constantly monitors ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 6:48 PM Their eyes see all of the skeeters

Tania Kitchin September 19, 2020 at 12:06 PM Well said Mark, love it, congratulations on POTD, hope the swarm will go away! Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 4:57 PM Thanks Tania! Keep swatting!

Rob Carmack September 19, 2020 at 11:43 AM Congrats Mark on POTD. Good to have you on the side of truth. Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 4:57 PM Thanks Rob! I was a Cub Scout lol

Panagiota Romios September 19, 2020 at 10:27 AM Congratulations Mark! Enjoy the honors. Panagiota xx Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 4:55 PM Thanks Pangie!

Paula Goldsmith September 19, 2020 at 9:49 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. You are a wonderful writer. Sometimes the readers does not get the story in the story. It makes the writer work twice as hard. Enjoy your win and day............. Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 4:54 PM Thanks Paula, I appreciate your kind words

Jennifer Proxenos September 19, 2020 at 9:01 AM Hi Mark, yes there is definately a moral to your story - careful who you bite, some will ring your death knell. a clever poem with real truths. Well penned my friend and wonderful to be honored with POTD - enjoy your day. Congratulations! Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 4:53 PM Thank you Jennifer, I appreciate that

Jan Allison September 19, 2020 at 5:03 AM Many congrats on POTD Mark I loved this one for so many reasons:-) hugs Jan xx Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 7:21 AM Thank you Jan! I’m glad you loved it, that makes me smile

Jenna Logan September 19, 2020 at 4:31 AM Congratulations on your poem being honored as POTD, Mark. It's subtle thoughts are appreciated. Have a great weekend! Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 7:20 AM Thank you so much Jenna! Enjoy your day!

Tom Cunningham September 19, 2020 at 12:58 AM Love the message in your verse Mark, and happy to pass over the crown of POTD. Enjoy the honour and enjoy your weekend. Tom Mark Koplin September 19, 2020 at 4:15 AM Thanks a lot Tom, you sir are a tough act to follow but I am honored

Jan Allison September 18, 2020 at 1:15 AM this old dragon is certainly going to stand her ground ! Love it Mark... I SO needed a smile this morning and you have lifted my heavy heart:-) hugs jan xx Mark Koplin September 18, 2020 at 6:18 AM I'm glad that I was able to make you smile, that warms my heart. Thank you Jan!

Jenna Logan September 17, 2020 at 4:59 PM That's a beautiful image of a dragonfly, and an accurate description of the fate of those buzzin' bloodsuckers. Mark Koplin September 17, 2020 at 5:21 PM Thanks Jenna! I appreciate your gracious comment. I wonder what ever happened to my bug zapper.....